Complimentary Tastings at Merridale Cider

Visit our tasting bar during BC Cider Week for complimentary cider tastings! We will be offering both our New World and Old World tastings completely free in celebration of BC’s craft cider industry.

Before your tasting, learn about the production of cider and spirits through our self-guided tour, and then step up to the tasting bar for a guided tasting with one of our friendly experts. Our New World Cider Tasting features easy drinking, fruit forward products made in the North American style. For deeper, more complex flavours, try our Old World Cider Tasting. Afterwards, pick up a bottle of your favourite cider and shop for local artisan items in the farmhouse store.

Make a day of it with lunch in our bistro. From your table overlooking our orchard, enjoy local cuisine paired with our ciders and spirits. Our authentic Vancouver Island restaurant offers seasonal menu items inspired by nearby Cowichan Valley farmers, vintners, and cheese-makers.

Northwest Cider Association

Formed in 2010, the Northwest Cider Association brings cideries and cider lovers together to share knowledge, experience and live the Northwest cider culture. We are a trade organization formed by cider producers throughout the Pacific Northwest to promote awareness of regional artisanal ciders.